Personal Trainer Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Personal Trainers in Sydney earn a median salary of $93,366 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $153,496. That is broadly in line with Sydney's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 24 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume, 23th percentile in Sydney ↑ +4 listings vs last month
💰 Personal Trainer · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $153,496
Median: $93,366
Jul $86k
Oct $93k

Median advertised salary over the last 3 months. Not enough history yet to call a direction.

Mid level $80,000 – $153,496
Overall $80k–$153k Mid $80k–$153k $77k $93k $109k $125k $142k $158k
⚠ Low confidence 24 listings (+4 vs last month) · 31/10/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 24 job listings for this role in Sydney, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 58.3% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 41.7% hid it, so we used the pay bracket the job board files the listing under. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small, so treat these figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $80,000 Median  $93,366 $153,496  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney personal trainers show a $93,366 median, but many listings advertise what a self-employed trainer could earn rather than a salary. The ceiling of about $153,500 reflects that. More than half the ads quoted a figure.

Take Home Pay (based on median $93,366)

Weekly (net)
~$1,359
Monthly (net)
~$5,891
Annual (net)
~$70,688
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $104,103

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Personal Trainer in Sydney?
Advertised entry is around $80,000, though actual earnings depend on building a client base. A Certificate IV in Fitness is required.
Is $93,366 a good salary in Sydney?
It looks average at 3.7% above Sydney's all-roles median of $90,000, but self-employed trainers carry their own costs, so take-home may be lower than the $1,359 a week the median implies.
How much does a Senior Personal Trainer make in Sydney?
The top of the range is about $153,500, typically for trainers with full client books or their own studio.

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Personal Trainer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $93,366 0%
Brisbane $190,896 +104%

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